Port Washington Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Port Washington Historical Society Inc is located in Port Washington, WI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Port Washington Historical Society Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Port Washington Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Port Washington Historical Society Inc generated $198.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATION, PRESERVATION, ADVANCEMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON AREA. OUR GOAL IS TO PRESERVE THE LOCAL HISTORY OF PORT WASHINGTON AND PROVIDE ENRICHING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GENERATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OPERATING THE PORT EXPLOREUM IN THE HISTORIC HENRY HILL BUILDING BUILT IN 1907. THE EXLPOREUM CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSPIRATIONAL DISCOVERY AND JOYFUL LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPLORATION OF THE RICH HISTORY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON,WI AREA. USING A VARIETY OF METHODS OF STORY-TELLING, THE EXPLOREUM CONNECTS VISITORS WITH THE PAST WHILE RELATING THAT HISTORY WITH TODAY'S PORT WASHINGTON.ONGOING RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC 1860 PORT WASHINGTON LIGHT STATION, TOURS ARE GIVEN TO SCHOOL AGE GROUPS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ( WHEN AVAILABLE ). THE LIGHT STATION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. A PUBLIC KIOSK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT PORT WASHINGTON'S NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS WAS PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED WITH THE AID OF AN EAGLE SCOUT.ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL MATERIALS GERMANE TO THE AREA SURROUNDING AND INCLUDING PORT WASHINGTON WI ARE COLLECTED AND DISPLAYED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND PERSERVATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dawn St George
Exec Director
$53,125
George Bichler
Treasurer
$0
Tom Carson
Board Member
$0
Nancy Holley
President
$0
Majka Drewitz
Board Member
$0
Kevin Grady
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$36,980
Related organizations$0
Government grants $38,820
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$49,979
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$125,779
Total Program Service Revenue$14,735
Investment income $657
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $12,075
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $41,345
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,158
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $198,000

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